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DOGE Twink Used AI In Cancelling Federal Grants + Chaz Bono Got Married + More

Nathan Cavanaugh (screen cap)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: Former DOGE staffer Nathan Cavanuagh (above) says ChatGPT helped him and co-workers cancel grants mentioning ‘LGBTQ+.’ Cavanaugh admitted to having no experience in scholarly peer review and his decisions to cancel NEH grants were based on his personal judgement.

• PEOPLE: Chaz Bono married his longtime partner, Shara Blue Mathes, on March 8 in Los Angeles. His Oscar-winning mother, Cher, attended the “Hollywood Glam Formal” celebration. Continue reading “DOGE Twink Used AI In Cancelling Federal Grants + Chaz Bono Got Married + More”

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Iowa Moves To Cancel Local LGBTQ Protections + Pussycat Dolls + More

Iowa

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: Conservative lawmakers in Iowa are attempting to take away protections that some local governments have put in place to prevent discrimination against their LGBTQ citizens.

• Gayety: The OUTLOUD Music Festival is returning to West Hollywood to anchor WeHo Pride celebrations this June, bringing a stacked lineup of pop favorites including legendary girl group The Pussycat Dolls alongside pop powerhouse Ava Max and rising British star JADE. Continue reading “Iowa Moves To Cancel Local LGBTQ Protections + Pussycat Dolls + More”

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Renee Good GoFundMe Raises Over $1.5 Million + More News

GoFundMe for Renee Good's family raises over $1.5 million

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• LGBTQ Nation: The family of Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE officer earlier this week in Minneapolis, has closed donations to a GoFundMe campaign  launched to pay for funeral expenses after the initial goal of $50,000 was exceeded raising over $1.5 million.

• New Music: Pop artist Micah McLaurin has released his new single “How Can I.” Drawing on his experience of growing up in a southern, religious family who wanted him to conform, “How Can I” is Micah’s most personal song to date as he grapples with forgiving his parents who repeatedly rejected him for who he is. Continue reading “Renee Good GoFundMe Raises Over $1.5 Million + More News”

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Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Shut Down + New Music From Chappell Roan + More

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Some news items you might have missed:

• The Advocate: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which funded several queer-inclusive shows via PBS and NPR, is shutting down following the Trump administration’s defunding of public media. #sadness

• New Music: Out recording artist Chappell Roan is the picture of sapphic yearning in her new music video, “The Subway.” Find it on all streaming platforms here. Continue reading “Corporation For Public Broadcasting To Shut Down + New Music From Chappell Roan + More”

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‘Happy Endings With Bruno’ + Looking Back At ‘Blonde Ambition’ Tour + More

Bruno Alcantara (image via World of Wonder)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Queerty: RuPaul’s Drag Race Pit Crew member Bruno Alcantara (above) is getting his own interview series coming exclusively to streamer WOW Presents Plus this summer, Happy Endings With Bruno. Continue reading “‘Happy Endings With Bruno’ + Looking Back At ‘Blonde Ambition’ Tour + More”